Pope Adeodatus II

Pope Adeodatus II (577-17 June 676) was Pope from 672 to 676, succeeding Pope Vitalian and preceding Pope Donus.

Biography
Adeodatus was born in 577 AD in Rome, and he was previously a member of the Order of Saint Benedict. In 672, Adeodatus was consecrated as Pope, and during his reign he gave the Republic of Venice the right to choose its own Doge, while he clamped down on Monothelitism. He reigned for only four years, and he repaired some damaged churches. He died in 676 AD.